THE HERO
Praise and worship of the hero in social order and mythologies are a key part of every society. Individuals and groups have been defined as heroes throughout civilizations years. Roles that have been cast through the life of the worlds heroes are; Prophets, Organization Leaders, Teachers, Farmers, Hunters, Librarians, Politicians, Law Enforcement, Gangsters, Cartoon Characters, Soldiers, Writers, Revolutionaries, Lovers, Thugs, etc., etc, and at times, the very organizations they represent are noted as the hero. A hero is typically identified as someone that has given his or her life to something bigger than self. The physical deed of sacrifice and/or the spiritual deed of learning to teach others are basic elements of heroes. Morality towards a basic set of principles is the general objective in most stories.
The act of saving a person, saving a people, holding an ideal, and sacrificing him/herself for something is the most important statement of a hero’s action. The Buddha, Muhammad, Jesus, Quetzalcoatl, Isis, Heru, Shaka, Brahman, and others, symbolize creation of a new and better state of consciousness. Each has legends of trials and revelations that brought greater wisdom to the native society, but not meant to be related towards dominance of other societies. Followers of the stories told of; and/or with them, are intended to tell a story of local, or personal revolution, starting with self, not to be misconstrued as notice to advance on other societies. Interpretation of the story must be understood for the time it was written, because such temporal stories can only be copied for there positive principles in the present.
The current created heroes of society are collectively the same as many mentioned in ancient stories. It is the role in a society, and identity of the character, that continually changes. Myths deal with transformation of consciousness, within them, heroes deal with benefit of social order. As stated earlier, “Roles that have been cast through the life of the worlds heroes are; Prophets, Organization Leaders, Teachers, Farmers, Hunters, Librarians, Politicians, Law Enforcement, Gangsters, Cartoon Characters, Soldiers, Writers, Revolutionaries, Lovers, etc., etc, and at times, the very organizations they represent are noted as the hero.”
Humans generally have the same natural instincts as many other forms of life, but more cognitively realized needs for ideals, characters, materials, and faith. From the 17th century to today, the industrializing societies have gradually shifted the role of hero from the sustainer’s of existence; such as, the farmer, the hunter, and the traveler; to the gangster, the thug, the corrupt law enforcer, the ignorant entertainment artist, and to various types of cartoon characters. One should understand the hero role of these particular characters, as the spiritual/ religious leaders of social law, in comparison to the stories of their counterparts did in the past. Even more important are the actions, and rites of passage each role is given respect for.
For example; “how and why is a gangster in the year 1971, 2005, 2011, etc., seen as a hero to youth in current society?” The answers are the absence of correct historical knowledge, tainted aspirations towards becoming successful, and an opportunity to join an organization with relevant guidelines of faith. Youth naturally strive to learn about life through observations, lessons, and active experimentation. I mentioned earlier that the concept of a “Hero” is a paramount figure in the stability, transformation, and story of a society.
The image of the hero has been the image of the foreign individual; or foreign religious example, for several centuries. Indemnity or identification to being Asiatic, Hispanic, or any of the other alien identification tags enforced by foreign faiths are self-denigrating, and genocidal. Emulation of others is a natural action in play, and some celebrations, but becomes negative when used in disrespect to self and/or others.
The answers are in the expressions of the children, especially since true innocence, and aspirations for playing are inappropriately weaned out as people gain in age. Full disclosure of ancient and modern heritage from each family of people involved is extremely essential towards the recreation of justice, peace, and equality.
